Plans are to use existing hot water heating for other parts of building and update lighting to LED to lower bills. 

All new paint, all new light structures, a new kitchen and updates to bathroom and some exterior updates.

But my first SFH rental, I showed plenty of people who weren’t qualified and they tried to either explain their situation in the best light.

They do all my drywall and finishing/light framing & carpentry/painting.2 guys I pay 14/hour.

The biggest questions are about all the little stuff like common area electricity, cleaning and constantly fixing the pool, mowing, irrigation, manager's pay, maintenance crew, exterminator, turn-over,  make-ready etc etc  I am building these apartments in Texas, just north of Houston (its underway and some are done and moved in to)  20- 750 sf one bedrooms, 8- 1120 sf 2 bedroom (2 baths)28- 1930 sf 4 bedrooms (4 baths) I have to fix the full size washers and dryers after the first yearWifi (8 modems with 24 access points) one account per modem that's $80 times 8little bitty managers officeshop for storage and partsdecent saltwater pool but no hot tub, pool has sand filterlots of good outdoor lighting over the 4.5 acresno outdoor stairways and no balconies,Keep in mind there are brand spanken new, one bedrooms are done and occupied, starting the others in a few more weeks after I submit for a loan.

I was ready to roll, then my flame turned into a pilot light... not out, but not burning either.

Looking for anyone to spread some light on the subject of real estate investment it’s something I want to do but don’t know how to go about doing it I have read multiple forms on here any suggestions would be great like attending seminars or books.

Brough to light the fact that monthly cashflows can make so much sense that who cares about the underlying asset.

A commission only job is not something you want to take on lightly and it is good that you are taking your time here.

But to be specific it was new interior trim throughout, cabinets and concrete counters in kitchen and bakers pantry, light fixtures everywhere but bedrooms, flooring throughout entire house, interior paint, complete bathroom remodels, exterior paint, roof, some flower bed stuff out front.